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Best way to test CPU on full load
what is the best software to test my CPU under full load as i have seen a few and just wundered what was best?
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prime95 is probably the best to test stability at full load, and also give you a good idea of full load temps.
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prime95 is probably the best to test stability at full load, and also give you a good idea of full load temps.
Cheers i'll give prime95 ago then and see how ot goes.
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One word:
Linpack
That is all
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number HomeBrew OS Win7/XP CPU INTEL E8600 @ 4.2GHz Motherboard Asus P5E w/Formula Rampage BIOS Memory 8GB PC8500 Corsiar Dominator Graphics Card(s) nVidia GTX 280 Sound Card Asus FXII (SoundMax controlled) Monitor(s) Displays 2 x I-INC 28' Screen Resolution 1920x1200 Hard Drives 2 x Seagate 1.5TB PSU Ultra 700W Case Something..with alot of air Cooling Tuniq 120 CPU - Several 80mm and one 120MM fan Keyboard IBM MODEL M - YA BABY!!! NEVER SAY DIE! Mouse MS Intellimouse Internet Speed 50/5
One word:
Linpack
That is all
Thats not meant to be as acurate as it does not put it under as much strees which sounds like a good thing but not for overclocking as i want to test stability.
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intelburntest; set it for max memory 16threads and 5 loops, but keep a close eye on temps and I used "realTemp" myself
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One word:
Linpack
That is all
Thats not meant to be as acurate as it does not put it under as much strees which sounds like a good thing but not for overclocking as i want to test stability.
Huh?
If you want to test for stability..without having to prime95 for HOURS...linpack is the way to go.
I use it for OC'ing...bigtime. I can evaluate a config much quick than I ever could with prime95.
Once I get something stable, then I'll run prime for a few hours. More often than not prime will pass.
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Benefits of using Linpack:
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number HomeBrew OS Win7/XP CPU INTEL E8600 @ 4.2GHz Motherboard Asus P5E w/Formula Rampage BIOS Memory 8GB PC8500 Corsiar Dominator Graphics Card(s) nVidia GTX 280 Sound Card Asus FXII (SoundMax controlled) Monitor(s) Displays 2 x I-INC 28' Screen Resolution 1920x1200 Hard Drives 2 x Seagate 1.5TB PSU Ultra 700W Case Something..with alot of air Cooling Tuniq 120 CPU - Several 80mm and one 120MM fan Keyboard IBM MODEL M - YA BABY!!! NEVER SAY DIE! Mouse MS Intellimouse Internet Speed 50/5
